Amphetamine Addiction Treatment
Amphetamines are a central nervous stimulant, meaning that they speed up the central nervous system and body. In fact, “speed” is a common street term for these substances. While effective, these substances can be highly addictive. Once amphetamine addiction has developed, amphetamine addiction treatment is often required to restore health and well-being.
When you or someone you care about is facing amphetamine addiction, contact our team at Lighthouse Recovery Institute today. Our personalized programs include a comprehensive amphetamine addiction treatment program. Learn more about the programs at our Boynton Beach, Florida, treatment center today by calling 866-308-2090 or filling out our online form.
What Are Amphetamines?
Amphetamines increase dopamine and norepinephrine, natural chemicals that regulate mood, energy, heart rate, and breathing. The short-term results produced by amphetamine use are increased energy, suppressed appetite, increased heart rate and breath, and in many, a rush of euphoria.
Prescription amphetamines treat conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, and in some cases, they can help patients function more efficiently. However, these drugs, unfortunately, have a high potential for abuse, amphetamine addiction, and severe long-term consequences from prolonged use.
Warning Signs of Amphetamine Addiction
Amphetamines are widely available, so the risk for addiction is high. Amphetamine addiction signs include:
- Outbursts of anger
- Changes in personality
- Insomnia
- Hyperactivity
- Increased heart rate and blood pressure
- Decreased appetite and weight loss
- Mood swings
- Visual, auditory, or tactile hallucinations
Amphetamine Addiction Treatment
If you are concerned that you or a loved one has developed a problem with amphetamine use, it’s essential to seek professional medical care before entering an amphetamine addiction treatment center. Getting medical care begins with supervised medical detox.
Although amphetamine detox is not life-threatening and often has limited physical symptoms, it can cause depression, fatigue, appetite changes, and disrupted sleep patterns. To successfully quit amphetamine use, it is often necessary for someone to undergo supervised detox, as these symptoms can lead to relapse, and in extreme cases, suicidal idealizations and attempts.
In many instances, supervised detox is necessary to monitor individuals suffering from cardiovascular damage, heart conditions, or other serious ailments caused by long-term amphetamine use.
Our amphetamine addiction treatment program includes levels of are such as:
- Inpatient treatment – After completing detox, patients can enter amphetamine addiction treatment and reside at the rehab center while participating in a recovery program. We also prioritize including therapy services like family therapy, medication-assisted treatment to manage those mixing amphetamines with alcohol, and other substance abuse treatment plans.
- Outpatient treatment – Many individuals seek continuing care after residential care and enroll in intensive outpatient treatment (IOP.) Here, patients continue amphetamine addiction treatment, with the flexibility to return to work, school, or transition to sober living. Aftercare treatment – Aftercare services for amphetamine addiction are available through outpatient treatment. Once individuals have completed amphetamine addiction rehab, they can access individual and group therapy services on an ongoing basis while residing in sober or independent living.
Our Lighthouse Recovery Institute team treats amphetamine dependence and addiction with individual and group therapy combined with medical and holistic approaches. Patients can address core issues with their therapist, build support networks with peers, discuss medical conditions with our staff doctor, and work with our staff psychiatrist to treat any mental health conditions and identify an effective medication regimen.
